Questions

1. Which of the following interventions has been shown to reduced the risk of developing type 1 diabetes?

Excluding cow’s milk protein and using hydrolyzed formula milk

Nicotinamide

No therapy reduces the risk of developing type 1 diabetes

Low-dose insulin injections

Question 1 of 6

2. LM has recently been diagnosed with prediabetes. He knows he is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. He is instructed to integrate healthy behaviour interventions. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The most effective strategies from key trials on diabetes prevention is to use a low carbohydrate diet

The nutritional recommendations for diabetes prevention are very different than those for the general population

He should be instructed to complete at least 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week

Question 2 of 6

3. LM is counselled on the benefits of healthy behaviour interventions. What was the reduction of risk of type 2 diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance at 4 years seen in the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study (DPS) and the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)?

37%

15%

72%

58%

Question 3 of 6

4. The healthcare professional reviews the different eating patterns with LM that have been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Which of the following eating pattern has NOT been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes development?

Mediterranean diet

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet

Vegetarian

AHEI (Alternate Healthy Eating Index)

Question 4 of 6

5. LM is instructed to increase his physical activity. Which of the following statement regarding physical activity in diabetes prevention is TRUE?

There is a linear relationship between diabetes and the risk of type 2 diabetes development

The greatest relative benefits of physical activity in diabetes risk reduction were attained at low levels of activity

Fitness has minimal effect on lowering the risk of prediabetes and diabetes

The maximum benefit in reducing type 2 diabetes risk is seen at 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week

Question 5 of 6

6. The healthcare professional is considering metformin to prevent type 2 diabetes in LM. Which of the following statements on metformin in prediabetes is TRUE?